Character Analysis
Balasundaram, an indentured worker, comes to Gandhi for help (2.20.2) after he is beaten by his dirtbag master. This incident snowballs and becomes an opportunity for the Natal Indian Congress to begin serving the poor.
Gandhi successfully gets Balasundaram's indenture transferred to a new master, which means more abused indentured workers come to Gandhi for help. His encounter with Balasundaram is an indication of how Gandhi cares for those who suffer and does his best to help the poor. Dang, Gandhi. You're pretty much the best.